HAWTHORNE, NATHANIEL The marble faun; or, The romance of Monte Beni [Complete in

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Hawthorne, Nathaniel
The marble faun; or, The romance of Monte Beni [Complete in 2 vols]
1st edition - later printing Hardback Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1860 Very Good




Book Publishing Details
Author: Hawthorne, Nathaniel
Full title:The marble faun; or, The romance of Monte Beni [Complete in 2 vols]
Publisher:Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1860
Edition:1st edition - later printing
Binding:Hardback
ISBN:No ISBN
Pages:2
Book ID:220324
Comments & Item Features
1st edition - later printing. Language: English. ISBN: No ISBN.

Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth with blind-stamped decoration and blind-ruled border to front and rear boards. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dulled and dust-toned as with age with corners slightly bumped and frayed. Decorated floral endpapers. Professionally rebacked with the original spine laid back; very impressively finished. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; internally tight, bright, clean and strong. Very minor pen annotation to title page of volume 1. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 2 pages; Physical desc.: 2 vols (xi, 283, 284, pp) 19 cm. Subject: Americans -- Italy -- Fiction. Women art students -- Fiction. Artists -- Fiction. Summary: Befriended by Donatello, a young Italian with the classical grace of the 'Marble Faun', Miriam, Hilda, and Kenyon, three American expatriates, find their pursuit of art taking a sinister turn as Miriam's unhappy past threatens to lead them into tragedy.



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Book Condition Report
Book Condition: Very Good.
Size of Item & Shipped Weight
Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos.
Keywords and Associated Terms
BZDB318 Unbranded Hawthorne, Nathaniel The marble faun; or, The romance of Monte Beni [Complete in 2 vols]

Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth with blind-stamped decoration and blind-ruled border to front and rear boards. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dulled and dust-toned as with age with corners slightly bumped and frayed. Decorated floral endpapers. Professionally rebacked with the original spine laid back; very impressively finished. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; internally tight, bright, clean and strong. Very minor pen annotation to title page of volume 1. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 2 pages; Physical desc.: 2 vols (xi, 283, 284, pp) 19 cm. Subject: Americans -- Italy -- Fiction. Women art students -- Fiction. Artists -- Fiction. Summary: Befriended by Donatello, a young Italian with the classical grace of the 'Marble Faun', Miriam, Hilda, and Kenyon, three Am
Publisher Boston: Ticknor and Fields
Binding Hardcover
Language English
Author Hawthorne, Nathaniel